Terms Most Exacting Left Germany Powerless by Pease
A brief notice notes that terms most exacting imposed on Germany left the nation powerless, outlining the harsh postwar settlement associated with Pease.
12 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1918
Page
1
A brief notice notes that terms most exacting imposed on Germany left the nation powerless, outlining the harsh postwar settlement associated with Pease.
The armistice terms were presented by President Wilson to Congress, detailing military clauses for western front evacuation, repatriation, surrender of weapons and equipment, and the administration of Rhine territories. It outlines German withdrawal timelines, prisoner repatriation, and Allied occupation measures in the Rhineland.
Charge d affaires Y Simitch asserts Bulgaria and the Huns must pay for Serbian spoliation. He contends that millions of Serbs died due to deliberate murder and asks America to judge between Serbia and Bulgaria for the defeat caused by breaking faith with Russia and England.
London reports Emperor Charles of Austria has abdicated in Vienna, leaving Austria as a German state while Hungary, the Jugo Slavs, and the Czechs declare independence amid chaotic dual monarchy.
Wireless dispatch from Paris indicates Versailles as the likely site for the upcoming peace conference. Allied premiers will assemble there soon. Speculation centers on U S representation with Secretary Lansing or Col. House likely to attend. President Wilson could attend as chairman if he goes in person.
The government sets the care fund for service members at 170 500 000 dollars. The appeal urges Americans to donate double previous contributions to support 1919 needs including recreation facilities, film libraries, stage stars, athletic directors, libraries with millions of books, hostess houses, and other home comforts for soldiers sailors and marines.
The document orders concentration and immobilization of naval aircraft in specified bases. Germany must evacuate Black Sea ports, return allied vessels, release neutral ships, and abandon German materials. Merchant ships of allied powers to be restored. no destruction before evacuation. a 30 day armistice with 72 hour reply window.
Victor Adler the Austrian socialist leader and former foreign secretary died in Copenhagen on November 12. Initial reports gave no cause of death.
Amsterdam reports on good authority that the former German emperor will be interned in Holland. Dutch officials and the German minister travel toward Eyschen to meet him, guarded by Dutch troops. Reports say Hohenzollern and von Hindenburg are near Eysden awaiting Dutch decision.
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